A duty cycle generator for switching regulators.
Duty cycle IC generator for switching regulators, discussing construction, resistive and dielectric films fabrication, applications, etc
Gutknecht, P.↗
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Optimal flash rate and duty cycle for flashing visual indicators.
This experiment examined the ability of observers to determine, as quickly as possible, whether a visual indicator was steadily on or flashing. Six flash rates (periods) were combined factorially with three duty cycles (on-off ratios) to define 18 ?types' of intermittent signals. Experimental sessions were divided into six runs of 100 trials, each run utilizing one of the six flash rates. On any given trial in a run, the probability of a steady signal occurring was 0.5 and the probability of a flashing signal occurring was 0.5. A different duty cycle was employed daily for each experimental session. In all, 400 trials were devoted to each of the flash rates at each duty cycle. Accuracy and latency of response were the dependent variables of interest. The results show that the observers view the light for an interval of time appropriate to the expected flash rate and duty cycle; whether they judge the light to be steady or intermittent depends upon whether the light is extinguished during the predetermined waiting period. Adoption of this temporal criterion delays responding in comparison to those tasks involving responses to light onset. The decision or response criteria held by the observers are also sensitive to the parameters of the flashing light: observers become increasingly willing to call a flashing light ?steady' as flash duration increases.
Markowitz, J.↗
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Duty Cycles
This dataset provides second-by-second duty cycle data for Class 6 and Class 8 diesel trucks in Texas, including key vehicle metrics, engine-related data, and GPS data (excluding GPS latitude and longitude to ensure confidentiality). The data were collected via tablets installed on the trucks and organized into daily datasets, each associated with a unique vehicle ID and date. There are 12 daily datasets for Class 6 diesel trucks (three unique vehicle IDs) and 43 daily datasets for Class 8 diesel trucks (six unique vehicle IDs). The units associated with each column are included in the name. The engine performance data include columns such as engine speed, engine percent torque, and engine fuel rate. Road grade (%/100) was estimated using the GPS altitude and wheel-based vehicle speed, which is used as an input for FASTSim. Cumulative distance was also calculated using the wheel-based vehicle speed. Additional columns include: - Engine Speed (RPM): Removed inaccurate readings and used to calculate angular velocity (radians/second). - Torque (N·m): Calculated using engine percent torque, nominal friction percent torque, and engine reference torque values (those columns were removed from dataset), then normalized to express as torque (%). - Flywheel Power (%): Calculated using the angular velocity and torque (in kW), then normalized as a percentage of the maximum value. - Engine Fuel Rate (%) and Torque (%): Both metrics were normalized by dividing by their respective maximum values within each dataset to express them as percentages. The datasets were analyzed to assess the energy impact of various driving behaviors, simulate energy efficiency, and recommend optimal routes for diesel trucks using NLR’s tool called RouteE. For driver coaching, factors like speed and acceleration limits were considered, and idle periods were reduced (assuming the engine was off during idling) to adjust each drive cycle. These adjusted drive cycles were then simulated in FASTSim to evaluate their effect on fleet energy consumption and estimate potential energy savings. The original cycles are available for download on this page 
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Effect of pulse duty cycle on Inconel 718 laser welds
Crack sensitive Inconel 718 was laser pulse welded using a 3.0 kW CO2 laser. Weld shape, structure, and porosity were recorded as a function of the pulse duty cycle. Within the matrix studied, the welds were found to be optimized at a high (17 ms on, 7 ms off) duty cycle. These welds were superior in appearance and lack of porosity to both low duty cycle and CW welds.
McCay, M. H.↗
Design and fabrication of an analog voltage to duty cycle generator Interim progress report
Design and fabrication of analog voltage to duty cycle generator
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Constant-frequency, variable-duty-cycle multivibrator
Circuit provides a pulse source of constant frequency with a duty cycle that is adjustable by an external input signal. It could serve as a switching mode voltage regulator or as a switching source for control systems.
Johnson, J. E.↗
The Effects of a Nearly 100% Duty Cycle in Observations of Solar Oscillations
Power spectra of window functions with duty cycles between 80% and 99% and with randomly spaced gaps are compared and their effect on observations of solar oscillations are discussed. It is found that for all the cases, observations of solar oscillations would not be severely impacted as long as the gap structure is random rather than periodic.
Hill, F.↗
Analog voltage to duty cycle generator First quarterly progress report
System feasibility testing of analog voltage to duty cycle generator, and production process for thin film tantalum resistors
THIN FILM↗
Analog voltage to duty cycle generator Second quarterly progress report
System function tests on analog voltage to duty cycle generator with hybrid microelectronic circuitry
MICROELECTRONICS↗
Design and fabrication of an analog voltage to duty cycle generator Interim progress report Oct. - Dec. 1966
Integrated circuit design for analog voltage to duty cycle generator
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Design and fabrication of an analog voltage to duty cycle generator Interim progress report
Circuit design, fabrication, and packaging work on analog voltage to duty cycle generator
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DC to DC converter regulated by a constant- frequency duty-cycle generator.
Closed loop regulated flyback DC to DC converter using constant frequency generator for duty cycle control
Babaa, I. M. H.↗
Duty cycle testing and performance evaluation of the SM-229 teleoperator
The first known experimental studies and analyses of teleoperator performance for specific duty cycles are discussed. The results are presented in two distinct areas as position usage patterns, and as three-dimensional power grids. The position usage patterns are a valuable means to assess the available motion range. The power grids are a unique concept for evaluating joint performance. Final conclusions contain recommendations to upgrade the teleoperator for optimum performance.
Stoughton, Robert S.↗
The Real Inputs Behind TCO: Duty Cycle Realism and Opportunity Costs using T3CO
NLR's Transportation Technology Total Cost of Ownership (T3CO) model provides realistic and robust analysis, capturing the impact of real world duty cycles and their variability in operating and opportunity costs. Case studies show that these contributions to costs can be significant and can alter conclusions about technology cost effectiveness.
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Optical and X-ray radiation from fast pulsars - Effects of duty cycle and spectral shape
The optical luminosity of PSR 0540 is considerably stronger than what one would have predicted in a simple model developed earlier where the pulses are synchrotron radiation by secondary electrons near the light cylinder. This discrepancy can be eliminated if one incorporates into the model the effects of the large duty cycle and the spectral properties of PSR 0540. It is also shown that the same model can provide a reasonable fit to the observed X-ray fluxes from fast pulsars.
Pacini, F.↗
A duty cycle hypothesis for the central engines of LINERs
A recent ultraviolet snaphsot imaging survey of the nuclei of nearby galaxies detected a compact nuclear ultraviolet source in only five of the 26 LINERs (low-ionization nuclear emission-line regions) included in the observed sample. Motivated by this observational result, we examine the possibility that all LINERs are powered by photoionization from a nuclear source, which is, however, active only for 20% of the time. We show that decay times of low-ionization species can be of the order of one to a few centuries, and we demonstrate through time-dependent photoionization calculations that if the nuclear ionizing source is active for only a fraction of the time, this would not be readily noticeable in the emission-line spectrum. We suggest that the activity cycle is related to episodic accretion events which are associated with the tidal disruption of stars by a central black hole. The time interval between tidal disruptions is of the same order as the emission-line decay time, with the accretion episode following each disruption lasting a few decades. These estimates appear to support the duty cycle hypothesis. Some observational consequences of the proposed scenario are also discussed.
Eracleous, Michael↗
ASDTIC duty-cycle control for power converters
The application of analog signal to discrete interval converter (ASDTIC), a hybrid micromodule, two loop control subsystem, to a switching, stepdown dc to dc converter is described. The power circuitry, interface and ASDTIC subsystems used in this switching regulator were developed to exhibit the improved regulation, transient performance, regulator stability and freedom from the effects of variations in parts characteristics due to environmental changes and aging. ASDTIC can be used with other types of power circuits that use duty-cycle control techniques by simple changes in the interface subsystem. The circuitry and performance characteristics of a +10V dc switching converter as well as that of the ASDTIC micromodule are described. Realization of the ASDTIC hybrid micromodule has been accomplished with a hermetically sealed, beam-lead, bonded/deposited nichrome thin film resistors, discrete capacitors and integrated circuits on dilithic, glazed alumina substrates using 22 feed through terminals in an integrated package.
Lalli, V. R.↗
CRADA Final Report: Ultralong Cycle Life and Ultrafast Charging Batteries to Electrify High Duty-Cycle, Mobile Platforms
As part of the Cyclotron Road program, Tyfast Energy Corp. aimed to investigate the Li 3 V 2 O 5 (LVO) anode material for next generation lithium batteries. State of the art and fast charging lithium-ion batteries are based on the lithium titanate or Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 (LTO) anode chemistry. LTO cells demonstrate fast charging times (<6 mins), long cycle life (>20,000 cycles), but at the expense of very low energy density (<200Wh/L, <80Wh/kg). Silicon anodes have the promise of achieving fast charging times, however, issues with cycling stability in combination with fast charging is unknown. LVO has unique properties that enable new performance window for lithium batteries. First, LVO operates at an average potential of 0.6V vs. Li/Li + , well above the Li-metal plating region allowing ultrafast charge capability without sacrificing safety. Second, the LVO has a high specific capacity of 250 mAh/g making battery pack energy density equivalent with current high-energy Li-ion chemistries.
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